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Old 02-25-2024, 01:27 PM   #5
JayJay
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Default Re: Rotor position at TDC

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead View Post
Nope. The slot on the bottom of the distributor is offset. The distributor will only drop down into the slot in one position. If he is 180° off he will have to loosen the rotor and turn just the rotor 180° to line up with TDC on #1 compression stroke. No need to lift the distributor.
I believe OP stated he was using the NuRex tool. If so it's pretty much foolproof. At #1 TDC compression you loosen the distributor cam, rotate the cam a couple of times, stop with the tool resting against the #4 terminal, then tighten the cam.
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